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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.36, 7,581.76 and 1,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.36, 7,581.76 and 1,934.72 is: 2,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.36 : 7,581.76 = 1,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.36/7,581.76 = 1,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.36x = 7,581.76 × 1,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.36x = 14,668,582.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,668,582.71/5,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.59

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